Section Editor

Marco G. Patti, MD, is an internationally known gastrointestinal surgeon who has extensive expertise in the surgical treatment of esophageal disorders, including gastroesophageal reflux disease, achalasia and esophageal cancer. Under his leadership, the multidisciplinary Center for Esophageal Diseases brings together physicians and researchers to provide patients with advanced treatment options and resources. A prolific author, Dr. Patti has published more than 260 journal articles and book chapters -- as well as several textbooks -- on esophageal surgery and minimally invasive gastrointestinal surgery. He serves on the editorial boards of Annals of Surgery, World Journal of Gastroenterology, Diseases of the Esophagus, Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery and World Journal of Surgery. Dr. Patti has given more than 270 presentations at universities and scientific meetings throughout the world. In addition, he has served as a visiting professor at several prominent universities in Italy, Canada, China and the United States.

esophagus; gastroesophageal reflux; hiatal hernia; paraesophageal hernia; esophageal motility disorders; achalasia; esophageal cancer